Funding for several projects that will impact Henrico County was part of federal legislation that averted a partial government shutdown recently. The $467.5 billion government shutdown settlement will fund federal departments, including the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. It also includes nearly $148 million for Virginia-specific projects secured by Senators Mark Warner […]
Transportation
Richmond Raceway to host ‘Track Laps for Charity’
The Richmond Raceway will host Track Laps for Charity, allowing fans to drive their own vehicles around the track, Wednesday, March 27, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Drivers can take five laps around the track for a $20 donation to support Richmond Raceway Cares and the Special Olympics Virginia. The Richmond Area Toyota Dealers will match donations of up […]
Henrico man charged after bringing antique revolver to RIC checkpoint
Richmond International Airport Police arrested a Henrico man who was attempting to board a flight at the airport March 11 with an antique revolver. Transportation Security Administration officials detected the .22-caliber handgun, which was in the man’s carry-on bag, through X-rays at a security checkpoint. The man faces a civil penalty of up to $15,000 for attempting to carry the […]
‘Arrive Alive’ campaign aims to reduce teen crashes
To help reduce car accidents involving teen drivers this summer, the Virginia State Police and Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety have launched the Arrive Alive campaign through state schools. The campaign emphasizes the importance of wearing seat belts, driving safely, and avoiding drugs and alcohol while out with friends. Statistics released by Virginia State Police show that […]
Sandston Sheetz offers 25-cent discount on diesel fuel through March 31
Sheetz announced a “Truck Diesel Price Rollback” March 6 that will extend through March 31 and offer truck drivers a discount of 25 cents per gallon on diesel fuel when they swipe their My Sheetz Rewardz cards at participating Sheetz truck stop locations, including the one in Sandston. There is no gallon limit. Diesel exhaust fluid and other fuel grades […]
With rail safety bill’s passage, two-person crews could be required for Virginia freight trains
As the federal government considers requiring two crewmembers on all trains, similar legislation to increase rail safety statewide passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly. Last year’s Norfolk Southern Railway Company train derailment in Ohio – which caused some cars to catch fire and spill dangerous materials, with some infiltrating local waterways – sparked the state legislation and a […]
Richmond International Airport debuts new security technology
Richmond International Airport has rolled out a new security technology to verify travelers’ identities and flight information in real-time. The new system, called Credential Authentication Technology, is now in use at the Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints at the airport. It can scan a traveler’s photo ID and compare it to the image he or she provided when at check-in. […]
Amtrak’s Staples Mill Road station is busiest in the Southeast
The Staples Mill Amtrak station in Henrico County was the busiest station in the Southeast last year, attracting nearly 425,000 riders. Overall Amtrak Virginia reported total ridership of more than 1.3 million in 2023 – a record high. According to Amtrak, the top five stations in the Southeast in 2023 were: • Staples Mill (424,617 passengers); • Alexandria, Virginia (327,285); […]
Scott Road Overpass Bridge demolition to begin Feb. 26 in Henrico
Bridge demolition work on Interstate 95 in Henrico County will cause overnight lane closures on I 95 between Chamberlayne Avenue and the I-295 Exit (mile marker 85) from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting on Monday, Feb 26, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The project to remove the Scott Road Overpass Bridge is scheduled to be completed sometime […]
Sign installation on I-95 in Henrico to prompt traffic delays Feb. 22-23
The Virginia Department of Transportation is preparing to install overhead signage on I-95 near Brook Road in Henrico, a process that will prompt overnight double lane closures and occasional slow rolls Feb. 22-23. The work will be conducted from 9 p.m. Feb. 22, to 6 a.m. Feb. 23 at mile marker 80.3. Drivers should expect delays of at least 15 […]